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A Night at the Movies (1937)

Poster for A Night at the Movies

A Night at the Movies is a short film starring Robert Benchley. It was Benchley's greatest success since How to Sleep, and won him a contract for more short films that would be produced in New York. In this comedic short, a man and his wife suffer through a night at the movies. The film was nominated for an Academy Award at the 10th Academy Awards, held in 1937, for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).

Cast & Crew

Director
Roy Rowland
  • Profile picture of Robert Benchley
    Husband Robert Benchley
  • Profile picture of Betty Ross Clarke
    Wife (uncredited) Betty Ross Clarke
  • Profile picture of King Baggot
    Movie Patron (uncredited) King Baggot
  • Profile picture of Sidney Bracey
    Movie Patron (uncredited) Sidney Bracey
  • Profile picture of Francis X. Bushman Jr.
    Ticket Taker (uncredited) Francis X. Bushman Jr.
  • Profile picture of Hal K. Dawson
    Mr. Pennelly (uncredited) Hal K. Dawson
  • Profile picture of Flora Finch
    Movie Patron (uncredited) Flora Finch
  • Profile picture of Gwen Lee
    Cashier (uncredited) Gwen Lee

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